Why Conserve Species & Habitats?

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BSc Degree Marine Biology (218 - Human Impacts) Mind Map on Why Conserve Species & Habitats?, created by Madison Burt on 29/03/2014.
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Why Conserve Species & Habitats?
  1. Biodiversity is a fundamental part of the Earth's life support system
    1. Biodiversity plays a role in regulating natural processes. Keeps ecosystems functioning
      1. E.g. remineralisation in deep sea seabed - feeds fisheries. Beasties eating & recycling on seabed. Upwells to fisheries
      2. Supports many basic natural services for humans
        1. Provide the natural world with an adaptability
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